Many school libraries still look like they did fifty years ago. But our libraries are no longer quiet dusty book repositories. Librarians are leading the way in technology use and modern pedagogy in our schools - now we need to update our spaces to match. In this workshop, you will get ideas and inspiration for transforming the physical space of your libraries to make them innovative, student-friendly learning environments. We'll talk about how to apply learning space design theory to renovate your library. You'll learn how to survey your students, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We'll spend time brainstorming our spaces and making plans for the future. Participants will be able to explain why changes to the physical space are needed and will learn strategies that they can apply immediately, no matter what their budget. This workshop will leave you feeling empowered to make the changes that are needed in our library spaces.
(Full day workshop version)
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Transform Student Learning
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How to
REIMAGINING
Diana Rendina, MLIS
Teacher Librarian, Speaker, Writer
@DianaLRendina
RenovatedLearning.com
Your Library Space
TRANSFORM
Student Learning
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DIANA RENDINA, MLIS
• Teacher Librarian at Tampa
Preparatory School, 6-12
independent, since 2017
• Media Specialist at Stewart
Middle Magnet School in
Tampa, FL from 2010-2017
• Blogger @ RenovatedLearning
• 2016 ISTE Outstanding Young
Educator
Portrait by Ally Twarog
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About Stewart
• Public STEM Magnet Middle School
• Hillsborough County Public Schools (8th largest
district in USA)
• Grades 6-8
• Urban location near downtown Tampa
• Title 1 - 75% of students on free or reduced
lunch
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ABOUT TAMPA PREP
• Independent 6-12 co-ed college prep school
founded in downtown Tampa in 1974
• 675 students
• 1:1 iPad, Active Learning Environments
• Current building was constructed in 2002
• Library was partially renovated in 2016
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Which of these types of
spaces do you already have?
Where could you improve?
Small Group /
/ Large Group /
/ Community
Technology-Rich /
/ Quiet, Solitary /
/ Makerspaces
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Layout Crea
ti
on Challenge!
• 15-20 minutes
• At your table, select one library space that our
will focus on
• Using chart paper, markers and post-its, work
together to come up with a rough dra
ft
of
how the space is laid out
• Brainstorm ways that the space can be re-
arranged for be
tt
er
fl
ow
• Bonus: Iden
ti
fy where the six ac
ti
ve learning
spaces are present
• Be ready to share your space!
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Dream Library Challenge
• 15-20 minutes
• At your table, work together to brainstorm
what library would look like with an unlimited
budget
• Using chart paper, markers and post-its, work
together to come up with a rough dra
ft
of
how the space is laid out
• Feel free to draw furniture and scenes or just
s
ti
ck to a layout.
• Be ready to share your space!